Issue — January 2026

Test Your World Knowledge: Intermediate Geography Challenge

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Discover fascinating facts about our planet's countries, capitals, and cultures while practising your English.

Our Planet's Seven Continents

The world is divided into seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. Each continent has its own unique characteristics, from the frozen landscapes of Antarctica to the tropical rainforests of South America. With over 7.8 billion people sharing our planet, the distribution of population varies dramatically between regions. Some countries are enormous, while others are tiny island nations.

Understanding Geography Terms

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Geographers use specific words to describe landforms: a group of islands is called an archipelago, while a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides is a peninsula. High, flat areas of land are known as plateaus. Vegetation refers to all the plants that grow in a particular region, from cacti in deserts to palm trees on tropical beaches. A famous landmark might be a natural formation or a man-made structure that everyone recognises.

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1How many continents are there on Earth?

There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
2What is the equator?

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
3What is an archipelago?

An archipelago is a group of many islands, such as the Philippines or Indonesia.
4Which word describes a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?

A peninsula is land that is surrounded by water on three sides, like Italy.
5What does 'population' mean?

Population refers to the number of people living in a particular place.
6What is a plateau?

A plateau is an area of high, flat land, like the Tibetan Plateau.
7What does 'vegetation' mean?

Vegetation refers to all the plants that grow naturally in a particular region.
8What is a landmark?

A landmark is a well-known building or natural feature that people recognise, like the Eiffel Tower or Niagara Falls.

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archipelago Noun An archipelago is a group of many islands, or a sea or ocean containing such a group of islands.
continent Noun A continent is one of the seven very large areas of land on the Earth, such as Europe, Asia, or Africa.
equator Noun An imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the northern and southern hemispheres.
hemisphere Noun One of the two halves of the Earth, divided by the equator (into northern and southern) or by the prime meridian (into eastern and western). Also refers to one of the two halves of the brain.
landmark Noun A landmark is a building, object, or place that is easily recognizable and helps you identify where you are. It can also refer to an important event or achievement that marks a significant stage in history.
peninsula Noun A piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water and is connected to a larger land area by a narrow strip of land.
plateau Noun A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that rises above the surrounding terrain, often with steep sides.
population Noun The number of people living in a particular area, country, or region; or all the people who live in that place.
vegetation Noun Plant life or the collection of plants, trees, and shrubs that grow in a particular area.